While serving as Chief Engineer on a partially loaded container ship the vessel is involved in a collision. An empty starboard side wing tank becomes open to the sea and the ship takes a starboard list. After investigating the damage it is found that no other adjoining tanks are open to the sea. What action should be recommended to ensure the ship maintains an even keel position?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — Ballast a port wing and check the free surface effect for both damaged and intact tanks.
Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: Ballast a port wing and check the free surface effect for both damaged and intact tanks..
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